Alto6x Shiraz 2018
R1,399
About
Alto, situated on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain in the Stellenbosch district, dates back to 1693 when it was part of a much larger farm called Groenriver (Green River), granted to a free burgher by Governor Simon van der Stel. In 1919 the owner of the farm, Hennie Malan, sold off half the land to his brother-in-law and set about planting vines on his remaining portion, focusing exclusively on red varieties. He named the smaller farm Alto, a reference to its altitude (some slopes rise as high as 500m above sea level) and his striving for excellence. Alto has 93 hectares under vines. The trellised vineyards cling to the high granite slopes, ideal for the cultivation of red wine varieties.
Product Features
- Awards: 4.5 Star Platter, 91 Points WineMag Prescient Report, 91 Points Tim Atkin, Double Gold Gilbert & Gaillard.
- After malolactic fermentation, the wine was aged in wood for 18 months, using a combination of French (80%) and American (20%) first-, second- and third-fill barrels.
- Rich, hearty red in colour.
- A bouquet of red fruit, violets and peppery notes dominates the fragrance.
- A medium to full-bodied wine with well-refined tannins from the 2017 vintage supported by good fruit and wood spice integration.
- Excellent enjoyed with Mediterranean dishes such as spicy lamb and meat casseroles, roasts, oxtail, and even the traditional South African barbeque.
Product Specifications
- Alcohol by Volume: 14.3%
- Region: Stellenbosch
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